NASA’s Selections for the Most Scientifically Precise Science Fiction Films

NASA's Selections for the Most Scientifically Precise Science Fiction Films

NASA’s Selections for the Most Scientifically Precise Science Fiction Films


in the medical series “The Pitt,” which effectively reveals the physical and psychological challenges faced by healthcare professionals. 

In terms of science fiction, NASA researchers have categorized both unrealistic and plausible films during a gathering at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (as reported by Smithsonian Magazine). They should be the experts, right? Here’s the complete list of the most credible and likely films:

  1. “Gattaca” (1997)
  2. “Contact” (1997)
  3. “Metropolis” (1927)
  4. “The Day the Earth Stood Still” (1951)
  5. “Woman from the Moon” (1929)
  6. “The Thing from Another World” (1951)
  7. “Jurassic Park” (1993)

The most credible film is “Gattaca,” from 1997, which is so well-crafted in its representation of modern genetics that scientists have built upon the concept with a insightful 2022 publication. Additionally, “Contact,” featuring Jodie Foster, is inspired by a novel authored by Carl Sagan, a genuine astronomer and scientist. It appears he delayed the production as he desired it to be highly precise (via <a href="https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/how-scientifically-accurate-is-contact-according-to-nasa/" target="_blank